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YF53 ZTZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,522 mi
Last recorded124,522 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 ZTZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 124,522 miles

FLOOR INNER SILLS CHASSIS CORRODING SOME BOARDER LINE PASS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Jan 2019 124,518 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

FLOOR INNER SILLS CHASSIS CORRODING SOME BOARDER LINE PASS

FRONT DISCS ROUGH BOARDER LINE PASS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 120,783 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wear in front brake discs

Fail 22 Jun 2015 120,783 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wear in front brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,089 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 110,089 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 100,609 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 100,609 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,881 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,652 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 78,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,797 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 42,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 29,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,400 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,225 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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YF53 ZTZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF53 ZTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF53 ZTZ registered?

YF53 ZTZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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